Holiday Tea in the Spirit of the Holleys

Cozy up in the barn to enjoy a holiday tea party inspired by the traditions of the Holley family. Enjoy food, tea and live harp music while learning about the Holley boarding house. Guests will enjoy a short, docent-led walking tour of the site inspired by the myriads of beautiful winter scenes painted by the Impressionist … Read more

Behind the Scenes Archival Collections: Ephemera

Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to see behind the scenes at the Library and Archives! Join us for a docent-led tour of our collection processing and storage areas and a guided look at some specific collections of interest. Tours take place every Friday & Saturday at noon, 1:30 and 3:00 pm, registration recommended. This months … Read more

Behind the Scenes Archival Collections: Historic Photographs

Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to see behind the scenes at the Library and Archives! Join us for a docent-led tour of our collection processing and storage areas and a guided look at some specific collections of interest. Tours take place every Friday & Saturday at noon, 1:30 and 3:00 pm, registration recommended. December and … Read more

How the Secret Ballot Came to America Community Case Discussion

As part of the town’s America 250 celebration, Greenwich Historical Society is partnering with the League of Women Voters for their 9th annual community case discussion featuring a brand new case reading this year: “An Australian (secret) Ballot for California”. Did you know that for much of the 19th century, a voter’s choice of candidate … Read more

Holiday Festival

Celebrate the holidays at Greenwich Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Festival! This year’s theme is A Night at the Museum! Dress in festive PJ’s and bring your entire family for fun holiday-themed crafts, decorate your own gingerbread people, and take photos with a special guest from the North Pole in the Historic Barn. A night at … Read more

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